under the stars.
Wow.
Those glow-in-the-dark star stickers have nothing on this.
That? That's a firefly.
Good grab. Nice.
Yep, they're still in there. Bright, huh?
They're bioluminescent.
Did you know that fireflies glow to remind us that they taste bitter.
It's a defense mechanism.
[Fireflies buzzing]
Yeah. See? I told you.
Oh, no. No, no, no. No, thanks. I'm good.
Yep, you know, there's no way I'm going to eat that bug.
So quit trying--
Oh, wow. Yeah, that tastes bad, definitely bitter.
Okay. Oh, listen to this. I've got a good one for you.
What's the difference between Neanderthal man and Cro-Magnon man?
Linguistic competence and polychromatic cave paintings.
Get it?
Hello?
You're missing the punch line.
You see, it's the difference between the two....
It's always a winner.
[snoring]
I need some fresh museum- related material. People depend on me for those jokes.
[Ted yawning]
[Children chattering]
No, no, those are dinosaur bones. You can't park there.
There's no parking here. That's my office!
Oh, just a bad dream. Oh, boy.
Monkey? Monkey? Where are you?
BOY 1: A monkey flew!
Oh, no.
Run! Run! BOY 2: A monkey! A monkey!
Wait. It's a zoo. A zoo is full of monkeys. Who's to say it's mine?
BOY 3: The monkey is chasing me! That's mine.
[Children screaming]
BOY 4: Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Look at that!
Oh, that's cold. Oh, it's so much colder than you think.
I suggest never doing that. Ever.
Don't ever swim with penguins. Swim with dolphins.
Freezing! It's going to be okay.
Okay, your turn.
There you are.
Oh, Ted. Hi.
Miss Maggie.
Hi.
What happened to you?
Oh, it didn't rain here?
Nope, not here.
Wow, now, that's crazy. Freak cloudburst down the street.
BOY: Yeah, right.
Hey, where you going? The monkey knows that guy?
Please tell me you paid for those. He thinks he's a banana.
So how long have you had a monkey?
I don't. I mean, I do. Oh, he's so cute.
I really don't. I.... Long story.
Mr. Ted, what's your monkey's name?
Yeah, what's his name? He doesn't have a name.
He has to have a name. No, he doesn't.
Let' s give him a name. All right! Good idea.
Please don't-- Elvis.
How about Jojo? Fred.
Hercules. Bananas.
Mumble. No.
Skippy. What about Juan Carlos?
Okay, you know what? His name's Washington.
Man, that's a dumb name.
Then call him George. How's that? Happy now?
Oh, I like George.
It's so cute. Oh, he's so cute.
Here, George. Take my balloon. Let's go play.
Here, George. Have a red one.
Here. Here's a balloon. Oh, you like blue, too?
What's the use?
Ted, are you okay?
It's a long story, but it looks like the museum is going to close.
Really?
I know how much you love the museum.
I do love the museum, Ted.
But that's not really why I go there every week.
Yeah, I know. Everyone likes the cafeteria food. Gosh, it's good.
I've never had the cafeteria food.
Really? Really.
So you've never had the tuna hash on Thursday?
Never.
It's really quite something.
I'll remember that.
There's also a meatless meatloaf on Monday...
which is quite special.
Quite special.
Excuse me, mister. You have to help George.
George who? George needs you.
Take a message. I'm busy.
He has an emergency!
The restrooms are behind the penguin habitat.
Mister, your monkey's floating away. Look. Seriously, there he is.
He's what? He's what? There, look at him.
I'm not kidding.
Hey, monkey! Don't be afraid.
Just keep your head together, and don't look down!
You've got to save George.
Who, me? Yes, you!
Hurry! Okay.
Your monkey's going to fall quick! Hurry! Hurry, Ted. Hurry. He's floating away.
I'm commandeering these balloons.
Hey! Hey, where are you going?
I need that. Thank you, young fellow.
Can I borrow these? You're going to need a lot of balloons.
Here I go!
Boy, glad that's over.
[Lions growling]
Pay you back. Thank you. You don't mind, do you?
Official zoo business. Oh, my! Okay.
Wait for me, monkey!
Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'm trying to fly.
More altitude.
Sorry, I need this kite.
How do you steer these things?
Hang on, little fellow. I'm coming.
MAN 1: Hey, look at that! MAN 2: It's some super-hero.
MAN: There's a high fly ball deep in left-center field, We're going to win!
We lost, And the curse continues,
Monkey!
Monkey! Watch out!
Monkey! No!
Watch out!
George! Whoa!
Got you.
[Panting]
Wow.
You're safe now, George. I've got you.
It's all right. It's okay.
It's okay, George.
George. I like that name. It suits you.
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey, actually, this isn't too bad.
I can't believe I'm doing this.
This is awesome.
I want to be where the water below gives a gift to the sky
And the clouds give back every time they cry
And make the grass grow green Beneath my toes
And if the sun comes out I'll paint a picture all about
The colors I've been dreaming of
The hours just don't seem enough
To put it all together
Maybe it's as strange as it seems
And the trouble I find is that the trouble finds me
Hey, down there! Hi!
It begins with a dream
And a feeling I get when I look and I see
That this world is a puzzle Find all of the pieces
And put it all together And then I'll rearrange it
I'll follow it forever
And maybe it's as strange as it seems
Look, George. There's the museum.
Can you believe all those people down there are waiting to see this?
Hey! Here it is!
Here's the giant idol, everybody!
If only it was that big.
Yeah, that's it, Ted. Just make it bigger. No problem.
Wait.
I can't make it bigger, but I know who can.
George, now, hand me that pink balloon, and hang on!
That's close enough.
[George whooping]
Let's see. Not too round.
Well, this one's not round enough.
Yes, perfect!
[Ted groaning]
Huh? Oh, I predicted this.
Balloon travel finally coming back into fashion.
Clovis, I've got a problem.
Wait, just a minute. Are you returning him? What?
Because I have a strict no-return policy...
on any robotic animals I create, unless, of course, you have a receipt.
What? No. Clovis, calm down. This is George. He's a real monkey.
Are you sure?
Yes. I found him in the jungle. Actually, he found me.
[Barking]
Well, then, George, meet Sparky. Sparky, George.
Clovis, I really need your help. You do?
Here's my problem.
I see.
Oh, you're just missing the chain.
I think I have an extra one right over--
No, this is the idol.
Ted, I'm not one to judge...
but haven't you exaggerated its size just a wee bit?
Thanks, Frosty.
What is that?
Nothing.
Should I be concerned? No.
Not if you're behind that wall.
Fire in the hole!
George, look out!
Is that popcorn?
I call it boom-corn.
It's for really big sleepovers with a lot of kids.
Not quite right.
Soaky, when you're done, could you....
Thank you.
All right, let's see what we can do with that keychain.
Idol. Idol. Right. Yes.
[The Sharing Song by Jack Johnson playing]
It's always more fun To share with everyone
It's always more fun
To share with everyone
If you have one
Here is something you can learn
You can still share Just by taking turns
CLOVlS: Here's an idea.
I can make it into a snow globe, a rain globe, or....
Is that a real tornado? Fun, huh?
Clovis, focus.
Focus. Bigger. Got you.
Hey, how about something around that size?
Would that work for you?
[George giggling]
[Sparky barking]
What do you mean George made it?
George, is that true?
Don't get mad at him.
Mad? No.
I think he may have the answer to your problem.
Good work, George.
Clovis, I need to borrow your truck.
My truck?
Thanks, Clove.
[Barking] Be careful!
What?
[Barking]
You left your squeaky toy in the back of the truck?
Come on. This is taking too long.
Oh, no! What's going on? When is this museum gonna start?
There are people lined up all around the block!
I don't understand, Junior.
I thought I told you to cancel the exhibit.
Me? No, Father, please. I don't think so. Look, I would have done it.
You know, Father, I'm afraid this has the stink of Ted all over it.
Take a whiff with me.
[Phone ringing] Yeah.
Hello? Mr, Bloomsberry? Ted here,
Ted? How dare.... Hang up, Father.
No, no, No, sir, don't hang up, No, Ted, I can't talk.
Please, no, I know, This is really not a good time.
I have the solution,
Solution? I'm sorry. Did he say, "solution"?
TED: The exhibit can open as planned.
How is that possible?
Well, I'll explain it when I see you.
All you need to know is, the eagle has landed.
The what? JUNlOR: Did he say, "beagle"?
No, I said, "The eagle has landed." Eagle?
What about the idol? Ask him about the idol,
No, the idol would be the eagle.
Ted, start over,
It's not a big deal. I'll be there in 15 minutes.
Okay, fine, Hurry,
[Jungle Gym by Jack Johnson playing]
The city is my jungle gym
Look at this big great world That we're living in
There's lots of fun to be had on these streets
We can take a ride just you and me
It's a jungle gym
TED: Would you get out of the way? Man on a mission here.
Trolley cars and buses, too
All the big kids going to school
I'm going to get a treat from the ice cream man
I'm seeing multiple violations of rules of the road!
Multiple violations!
The city's nitty gritty
But it's so much fun
Oh, yeah.
A 40 foot monkey causing unintentional widespread panic? Seen it.
Sha la la la la la la la la la
Traffic is crazy. I'm going to get off Broadway and try Sixth.
It's a funky beat
The more I've learned inside the city
Hey, there are lines painted on the street for a reason!
[Horn blaring]
Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do!
So there.
George, take that license-plate number down, quickly.
The city's nitty-gritty
George, what are you thinking? Tighten your seat belt.
Every nutcase in the city is on the road today.
Wow, Junior is right. There is a parking problem in this city.
Mr. Bloomsberry! Mr. Bloomsberry!
Oh, no. Oh, no, no, no, no.
That's it.
Get that little jungle thing out of here before he destroys something else.
Hold on, there, Son. Ted, what is this contraption?
Stand back, everyone, and prepare to be amazed.
Oh, yeah. This ought to be good.
Here, George. Let's show them.
Small idol.
Big idol.
Isn't that thing awesome?
What is it? I see.
Daddy, I'm scared. Interesting.
I don't like it. We optically enlarge the statue.
Yes, I suppose this might work.
Yes, this will definitely work.
Well, sir, the credit really should go to George.
He gave me the idea as we were floating over the city.
Floating?
You know what? I'll tell you about it some other time.
JUNlOR: Excuse me.
Hi. Voice of reason. Like to introduce myself. Hello.
Are we so desperate that we'll lie to our public?
Nonsense. We promised the people something awe-inspiring...
and we're giving it to them, thanks to Ted and George.
I knew you wouldn't let me down.
Well, sir, I've got to tell you, I came pretty close.
No. No, Ted, I am so proud of you.
You're like the son I never had.
Father, I'm your son, remember?
Yes, but I had you.
Ted, this is amazing.
Yes, of course. What was I thinking?
TED: Are you seeing what I'm seeing? Isn't that cool? Can you believe it?
Hey, monkey. Monkey want a sip?
Go on. Take it. Yummy. Creamy.
Yes. Good. Drink it.
Say, I guess the world didn't need another parking lot after all.
Hey, you did it. Another great Ted moment.
Thank you.
We've got nobody to thank but you.
George, what did you do?
Oh, Ted, I warned you about that monkey.
You don't give a monkey a latte.
And now he's gone and destroyed the last chance we had...
of saving my father's museum.
It's my father's only museum.
What have you done, Ted? What have you done?
He's right, Ted. We've just been fooling ourselves.
It's over. Agreed.
But, sir, I still think we could--
Ted, I said, it's over.
It's okay, Father. It's okay. I'm here. Your son.
Your real son. Junior, not Ted.
Yes, Father, you'll be fine.
No, George. You just stay here, okay?
I have to do this.
[Clamoring]
Excuse me.
I'm....
I'm sorry, everybody. The museum's closed.
ALL: What?
But for how long?
Forever.
But I want to see the giant idol.
There never was one. It was all a big mistake.
WOMAN: We've been waiting for hours.
GlRL: This is terrible.
MAN: What a rip-off.
I'm so sorry.
[Children chattering]
I have to go.
I'll be back. I promise.
It's too late to cheer me up.
You think life's just nonstop fun and games, don't you?
Well, it's not, George. At least, not for me.
George, please just leave me alone.
You're better off without me.
This is not good, you and me. You belong in the jungle.
I belong somewhere without a monkey.
I don't want.... I can't have you in my life.
Please, just go.
Do you understand?
[Chattering happily]
No. Look, monkey, don't follow me.
Get away.
MAN: Got him!
Easy. Easy.
Get the cage ready.
Careful. He's dangerous.
Hey, hey, not so rough.
Stand back, sir. I know he looks cute...
but this one's supposed to have teeth like Ginsu knives.
Yeah, that's right. This matches the description.
Hey, he's getting away. All right, all right, I got him. I got him.
Guys. Guys, could you just take him?
Careful. Watch his teeth. Please.
And don't hurt him.
Relax, little fellow. Back to Africa with you.
[George crying]
It's for the best, Ted. It's for the best.
[Wrong Turn by Jack Johnson playing]
And I'll wait here a while
Just long enough to be
MAN: All right, come on. Take it away.
Didn't make a wrong turn
And I'll wait long enough
For maybe an hour or two
Before I decide
It wasn't me, it was you
Peekaboo.
Aboo. Aboo.
Peek-a-boo. Peek-a-boo.
George. He loved peek-a-boo.
You think he saw us?
[Broken by Jack Johnson playing]
With everything ahead of us We left everything behind
Everything we needed and right at this time
And now the feeling that I'm feeling, well
It's feeling like my life is finally mine Man, what a ride.
Hey! That's mine! Mom!
If I had a minute For every hour that I wasted
I'd be rich in time I'd be doing fine
Without you I was broken Monkey. Monkey. Over here.
But I'd rather be broke down Come, monkey. Come on.
With you by my side Here, monkey.
He loved the primary colors.
Hey! No, no, no, no! That's fresh paint!
That's fresh paint, sir! No, no, no, no! Come on.
Yeah. Quitting time.
[George chattering]
George?
How'd you get out?
George?
So that's why traffic was so bad.
Oh, George.
Here, give me that!
Those were some good times. We had some fun, didn't we?
WOMAN: Thank you.
Without you I was broken
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
Sir, I'm only passing out flyers, not hugs.
Ted, I've been looking for you.
Is everything okay?
That's what I was thinking.
Yeah, sure. Why? Why?
Well, you are hugging a man dressed in a monkey costume.
Kind of tight, I might add.
And good luck with that, Phil. Great to see you again.
Yeah, you, too. Remember, the sale ends Thursday.
So after they took him away, I've been wandering the streets...
and you saw me hugging a man in a monkey outfit.
That pretty much catches you up.
I can't believe George is gone, and it's all my fault.
Yes, it is.
What?
Ted, do you want me to tell you what you want to hear...
or do you want to hear what you should hear...
which I'll tell you, and not just what you think you want to hear?
Run that by me one more time.
George is gone, and I'm afraid it's your fault he's gone.
So the question is, what are you going to do about it?
You're right. It is my fault.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a monkey.
You know that I don't have a date with a monkey.
It was just my way of saying that I'm going after George.
Ted. Right. Bye.
[Ship horn blowing]
Oh, no! I'm too late.
Or am l?
Luckily, movies have taught me exactly what to do in this situation.
Kids, don't try this at home.
Here we go.
What am I doing? This isn't a movie. It's real!
This is odd.
You guys are a little dressed up for a cargo ship to Africa, don't you think?
[Ship horn blowing]
Oops.
Excuse me.
I'm coming for you!
George!
[Muffled] George.
George.
George!
Where are you?
George, are you here?
I think you're here.
George?
[George chattering]
George!
There you are!
Stand back, buddy!
George, give me a hug, you little fur ball!
There. You're all right.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I don't know how I let them take you away. I mean, I do.
This was so important to me, but somehow it just doesn't matter anymore.
What matters is you and me, buddy, our buddyship.
Now we can do all the monkey things we've always wanted to do.
I'll get an organ and grind, and you can dance for money.
Or I can dance for money. Who knows?
We'll figure it out. We can take turns.
George, do you mind? I'm expressing some feelings here.
It's kind of hard, okay?
Now, where was l? Right, who's going to dance.
Oh, no, no. Adventure! You brought adventure to my life.
And now, you know, that's all that matters.
Wait. Where's that coming from?
It's a pictogram.
George, it's the map!
We had it all along.
Of course.
"Turn your eye to the light. Go from blindness to sight."
I was supposed to hold the statue up to the sun.
Pack your things, George. We're off to Africa on the very next ship.
[Ship horn blowing]
Wait a minute. We're already on a ship to Africa.
Man, what a time saver.
Okay, Edu. I got it.
That's it! You did it, George! Give me five!
That's close enough.
Well done, Mr. Ted.
This way, men! Follow me. Right away.
The guy in yellow.
Let's go.
Here I am. Please, valet at your service.
We've been waiting. Sorry.
The nearest parking lot is five blocks away.
I know. I own that parking lot. That's where the real money is.
I know.
[Sobbing]
MAN: Behold the Eighth Wonder of the World!
The Lost Shrine of Zagawa!
Okay, now that, I haven't seen.
But now I've seen it.
WOMAN: Way to go, Mr. Ted!
As I stand in front of the Lost ldol of Zagawa...
I just have one important thing to say.
Anyone can memorize facts and figures.
The real way to learn anything is to go out and experience it...
and let your curiosity lead you.
MAGGlE: Oh, George.
Hi. BOY: Hey, it's George.
So who's ready to learn?
GlRL: Wow, it's beautiful.
Remarkable. I've never seen anything like it.
It's gorgeous.
TED: Come on. This way. Don't be shy.
MlSS PLUSHBOTTOM: Oh, this is so exhilarating.
You know, Timmy, I have an original George in my penthouse.
Wow, that looks just like.... Ivan!
Wait.
Ted! Ted! Over here.
There you are, 17-B.
Boy, you're light on your feet for a big man.
I must admit, your monkey shows real talent.
Quite the artist.
So I am taking back kickinging you from building.
Oh, that's great, lvan. No hard feelings.
Oh, Georgie, you're just so cute.
I think he likes me.
Right over there. Thanks, Mr. Bloomsberry.
I parked all the cars, Father. Good job, Son.
Really? A good job.
Oh, Father. Oh, Father. Hug time.
There, there, my boy. Hug your son.
It's okay. It's okay. Tighter. Yes.
Daddy's here. Hold me.
WOMAN: Good job, sweetheart.
Wow, George. You are so fast!
What is that?
I'm not one to brag, but I call it The Magnificator.
That's so cool.
Say, have you seen Sparky?
I found a rib bone.
I found a femur.
I found.... Sparky.
And I am happy to say that because of Ted--
Sir, George, don't forget George.
And George, of course.
We are not going anywhere.
The Bloomsberry Museum is here to stay.
All right, all right, last question.
Ted, where will you and George go for your next adventure?
The Arctic? South America? Egypt?
You know, you don't need to go around the world for a great adventure...
I have a lot of things to catch up on right here.
Really? Really.
Mister, George is--
I know, he's cute. Lovable.
Very cute. Very lovable.
Yeah, well, he's also in that rocket.
It's okay. There's no fuel in it.
[Rumbling]
Clovis, you didn't put fuel in that rocket, did you?
Maybe.
Oh, no. I see a rocket with empty fuel tanks...
what am I supposed to do?
George, wait!
MAN: Bye. CLOVlS: See you, Ted.
GlRL: Look at all the smoke. CLOVlS: No hard feelings, huh?
Careful, Ted! Hurry back!
Okay, but once around the Earth and then straight home.
Do you hear me? Okay? I've got plans tonight.
Gosh.
No, no, no, George, I'm not letting you drive.
Just sit back and....
No, George. Don't push that button. I don't know what it does.
George, don't....
Hold on, George! Oh, boy!
That is a surge of adrenaline.
I'm going to sleep good tonight.
[Upside Down by Jack Johnson playing]